In a significant milestone for peace and development, a new farm-to-market road has been completed in the once-isolated and conflict-prone Sitio Kiamco in Brgy. Maitumaig, Datu Unsay Ampatuan, Maguindanao del Sur. This road, stretching through challenging mountainous terrain, is not just a symbol of progress but also a testament to the transformative power of peacebuilding efforts in a region marked by years of conflict.
The newly constructed farm-to-market road, spanning approximately 3.2 kilometers, now provides a vital lifeline for Brgy. Maitumaig residents. This road will enable farmers to transport their produce to markets more easily, allowing them to earn a better income and improve their overall quality of life. Additionally, it will facilitate the delivery of essential goods and services to the community.
People of Maitumaig also expressed their gratitude to the BARMM for their actions in concreting the road they had been longing for, for many years.
“Matagal na taon na namin hinihintay na magkaroon ng kalsada, nang nabuo ang BARMM dito na namin nasabi na meron nang pag-asa, ngayon nakikita na natin ang resulta, meron pa tayong solar lights na napaka-liwanag at napaganda tuwing gabi, kahit na kami ay nasa probinsya, pakiramdam namin para rin kaming nasa syudad”. Noraida Usop of Barangay Maitumaig said.
“Alhamdulillah ngayon ay Ramdam na namin ang tulong ng BARMM” she added.
The concreting of this Farm-to-Market Road (2-kilometer Phase I and 1.2-kilometer Phase II) is a part of the initiatives of the Bangsamoro Government headed by Chief Minister Ahod Balawag Ebrahim through the Ministry of Public Works (MPW) headed by Minister Architect Eduard Uy Guerra to provide opportunities that will uplift the living and social conditions of every Bangsamoro people through infrastructure services especially those communities that once isolated and affected by conflicts like Sitio Kiamco. This project is funded under GAAB FY 2021 and FY 2022 Regular Infrastructure Projects of MPW.
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